I'll take Covid in Floriduh for $100...or "Is DeSantis toast?"

[bcredliner]

I'm tired of this. I suggest going back to the topic of the thread.

[Maruzo]

Argumentative people argue for the sake of arguing. Never agree, never bother to understand where others are coming from. If you see them, be silent but do not agree for the sake of caving in.

A composed man is silent yet strong.

[EODguy]

I'm guessing you missed the whole moving goalposts comments and BCREDLINERS unwillingness to even look at data that goes against his worldview.

PS. How did that construction you had workers do during lockdown while railing against people "violating" lockdown turnout?

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[Maruzo]

Originally Posted by EODguy

I'm guessing you missed the whole moving goalposts comments and BCREDLINERS unwillingness to even look at data that goes against his worldview.

PS. How did that construction you had workers do during lockdown while railing against people "violating" lockdown turnout?

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My comments are not to help either one of you win an argument. It's more to help with one's mindset when conversing with argumentative people.

And the construction comment.... you wanna repost what I wrote exactly? I'm sure you've got it line up on your screen ready to go.

[Maruzo]

All the negative back and forth here is a macrocosm of what's wrong with this country. No body willing to back down from their stance, and people reading way too much into what other people says about each other.

It's a politics sub-forum for ideas and opinions. Agree to them or not, at the end of the day that should be the only thing we talk about.

Try to discuss the merits only people.

Some more observation:

As a long time tennis player I know all too well the urge to compete and win. So I can understand the need of posters here to want to get their points across and try and win an argument.

But while I haven't been here for a while, reading the last couple of posts here I see BC reaching out and making an effort to de-escalate. It's clearly an olive branch offered that got turned down.

My subsequent post was simply a reminder to everyone that hey, let's bring it down a notch. Keep it light and casual. Agree to disagree. That kind of thing.

If i have made it sound like i'm only taking one poster's side, that is not my intention. I just saw an opportunity of reconciliation missed and wanted to bring people's attention back to that opportunity.

But yeah, take the olive branch or not. This is supposed to be easy after dinner conversation. No need to escalate.

It's not personal. Which is why i'm refraining from addressing any individual by name. The offering of peace is something that should always be applauded, not dismissed.

[Happy]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

let's bring it down a notch. Keep it light and casual.

Pertaining to you and I. If you are willing to “hug it out” as you once suggested to me, then I am on board. The back and fourth between you and I awhile back, is what put me on guard with certain members on the forum.


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[Maruzo]

Originally Posted by Happy

Pertaining to you and I. If you are willing to “hug it out” as you once suggested to me, then I am on board. The back and fourth between you and I awhile back, is what put me on guard with certain members on the forum.


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Peace Happy. Let's keep it light and breezy. You seem to enjoy jokes and beer like me.

p.s. try to be nice to BC as well. He's got a good heart like you.

[Happy]

Originally Posted by Maruzo

Peace Happy. Let's keep it light and breezy. You seem to enjoy jokes and beer like me.



p.s. try to be nice to BC as well. He's got a good heart like you.

Peace it is Maruzo. I like breezy! Yeah, I’ve been known at times to be a joker. A cold beer on a hot day, yum! Although these days I’ve been keeping it 0.0% alc., but their just as refreshing.

BC and I have expressed our feelings thoroughly. By now I think we should be capable of finding common ground. It is my opinion that BC is a very intelligent person, and I know he means well with his suggestions.

Thank you for the heart comment. I do tend to wear my heart on my sleeve.


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[Maruzo]

Originally Posted by Happy

Peace it is Maruzo. I like breezy! Yeah, I’ve been known at times to be a joker. A cold beer on a hot day, yum! Although these days I’ve been keeping it 0.0% alc., but their just as refreshing.

BC and I have expressed our feelings thoroughly. By now I think we should be capable of finding common ground. It is my opinion that BC is a very intelligent person, and I know he means well with his suggestions.

Thank you for the heart comment. I do tend to wear my heart on my sleeve.


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[bcredliner]

IMO, DeSantis is gaining momentum as a candidate for President. It appears he is trying to position himself as another Trump but without the baggage. I don't think it will work out for him. He has taken too many positions, abortion for example, that are contrary to what the majority of the US population wants. It appears that the Trump base is fading. Republicans are looking like they would like someone that wants to bring the country together rather than destroy democracy and further the division. It appears there are growing concerns that endorsing Trump or a Trump like candidate will put the jobs of some republicans in congress at risk, negatively impacting the support of Republicans in congress. My guess there are many that are hoping his is indicted. I think the task of the Democrats is to choose a younger candidate that is strong and with a proven record or a prominent celebrity. My preference would be a comedian.